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Carpentry Squares

54 carpentry squares from Johnson, Mr. Pen, Allwin and more.

Recommended Carpentry Squares

Allwin

Black, 12-Inch

+Made of aluminum for a lightweight, rigid square
+Double-sided engraved scales for layout marking
+12-inch size suits common rafter and framing layouts
−Aluminum body can dent if dropped on hard surfaces
No price recorded yet.
Eoedepaz

Black, 6-Inch

+Two-pack gives a square for each workbench or job
+Adjustable combination square with bubble level
+Includes inch and metric scales
−6-inch blade has limited reach for wide boards
No price recorded yet.
Allwin

7-Inch

+Aluminum alloy body for a lightweight, rigid square
+Clear measurement scale on a 7-inch blade
+Set at 90 degrees for square layout
−Shorter 7-inch blade limits use on large stock
No price recorded yet.
Ismosm

Red

+Compact size for tight spaces and small projects
+Aluminum alloy body for a lightweight square
+Laser etched markings for layout work
−Compact size limits reach on wider boards
No price recorded yet.
Lufkin

Black

+Large 16 x 24 inch body for framing layout
+Framing square format for roof and stair marks
+Lufkin brand framing square with NITE Eye feature
−Large size is bulky to carry on a small job
No price recorded yet.
Irwin

Silver

+Steel construction for a durable square
+8 by 12 inch size for general carpentry layout
+IRWIN tool suited to marking and checking square cuts
−Steel is heavier than aluminum squares of similar size
No price recorded yet.
Johnson

Orange, 7-Inch

+7-inch size suits common rafter and framing layout tasks
+Structo-Cast rafter square design for marking angles
+Single square included in the pack
−Structo-Cast body is not aluminum like many alternatives
No price recorded yet.
Klein Tools

Orange, 4.5-Inch

+Dual reference base for versatile marking
+Aluminum body for lightweight handling
+Compact 4.5 inch size suits small layout tasks
−Smaller 4.5 inch size limits long marking reach
No price recorded yet.
Johnson

Silver

+Steel construction for durable everyday use
+Easy-read markings for quick layout reading
+8 by 12 inch size suits common layout work
−Steel can rust if left exposed to moisture
No price recorded yet.
Johnson

Silver

+Steel construction for a rigid framing square
+Large 16 x 24 inch body for framing layout
+Suited to rafter and stair layout marks
−Steel is heavier than aluminum squares of similar size
No price recorded yet.
Boomgood

Silver

+Ground hardened steel body for precision work
+Wide seat for stable placement on workpieces
+Compact 4 by 2.5 inch size for small parts
−Small size limits use on larger framing work
No price recorded yet.
Mecurate

7-Inch

+7-inch triangle rafter square for compact roof layout
+Die-cast aluminum body for a solid build
+Permanent laser-engraved scales that resist wear
−7-inch size is short for longer framing layouts
No price recorded yet.
Mr. Pen

7-Inch

+Two-pack gives a spare 7-inch metal rafter square
+Metal construction for a sturdy layout tool
+7-inch size suits compact roof and rafter marking
−7-inch size is short for longer framing layouts
No price recorded yet.
PEC Tools

Silver

+Hardened tool steel construction for a solid square
+Precision-ground inside and outside edges
+True 90 degree angle with ±0.0006 inch tolerance
−Small 2 inch size limits use on larger stock
No price recorded yet.
AKNgoes

Multicolor, 6-Inch

+6 inch size suits small marking and layout jobs
+Includes a scriber for marking lines
+Carpenter square design with a support for stability
−Short 6 inch length limits reach on wide boards
No price recorded yet.
Swanson

4.5-Inch

+Compact 4.5-inch size for tight spaces
+Made in the USA
+Aluminum alloy rafter square construction
−Shorter length limits layout on larger stock
No price recorded yet.
Swanson

Orange, 12-Inch

+12 inch length suits larger layout work
+Hi-viz orange composite body is easy to spot
+Made in the USA by Swanson Tool Company
−Composite body is less rigid than steel squares
No price recorded yet.
Workpro

White

+Aluminum alloy body for a lightweight carpentry square
+Set includes a zinc-alloy square ruler
+12-inch combination square for measuring and marking
−White finish may show marks more readily than darker tools
No price recorded yet.
Ymapinc

Black

+Thickened triangle body for stable layout work
+45 and 90 degree angles for common layout cuts
+Includes both imperial and metric scales
−Black finish can make scale markings harder to read in dim light
No price recorded yet.
Allwin

Black, 12-Inch

+Adjustable head works as a combination square
+Includes a stainless steel ruler and bubble level
+12-inch blade for measuring and marking larger stock
No price recorded yet.
Rongpro
+Two squares in one pack, 12-inch and 7-inch sizes
+Includes a woodworking pencil in the set
+Suited to marking rafters and layout work
No price recorded yet.
ViewReal

Blue

+Aluminum alloy body for a durable, rigid tool
+Measures angles from 22.5 to 90 degrees
+Triangle design suits miter layout work
No price recorded yet.
Zgjkhp

Red, 7-Inch

+Compact 7-inch size for small layout jobs
+Aluminum rafter square for light carrying
+Used for woodworking and framing layout
No price recorded yet.
Artymaster

8-Inch

+Measures angles from 0 to 90 degrees
+Aluminum body for a rigid, lightweight tool
+Designed for hole scribing and woodworking layout
No price recorded yet.
Arrow Fastener

Black

+Set includes a 7-inch carpenter square and a 12-inch combination square
+Alloy construction for a rigid tool
+Suited to rafter and layout marking
No price recorded yet.
Arrow Fastener

Black, 12-Inch

+Aluminum alloy build for a lightweight square
+12-inch size for larger framing and rafter marks
+Works as a triangle ruler for layout tasks
No price recorded yet.
Beslands

Black, 12-Inch

+Aluminum alloy construction for a lightweight square
+12-inch size for rafter and carpentry layout
+Triangle design doubles as a measuring layout tool
No price recorded yet.
Ollbit

Black

+Heavy-duty carbon steel construction
+Dual imperial and metric scales
+8 by 12 inch size for framing layout
No price recorded yet.

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